Egypt's Liberal Experiment
Egypt's "Liberal Experiment" took place between 1924 and 1936.
The Wafd Party saw independence and constitutional government linked. While the British did not agree with full independence, they certainly liked the idea of European-style constitutional government. The country's first elections for parliament were held in January 1924. Saad Zaghlul, the leader of the Wafd party, was elected Prime Minister of Egypt.
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